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Lost our last fob, is it still $1000 to recover?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by oldPriusOwner, Dec 28, 2021.

  1. oldPriusOwner

    oldPriusOwner New Member

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    Hi All,
    My 2008 with smart fob is still running ok, but we misplaced my final fob. I should have had a backup but I never got around to it.

    Is my only option going to be a tow to the dealer and $1000? I was hoping it might be less now that it's 13yrs old.
     
    #1 oldPriusOwner, Dec 28, 2021
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    Welcome to PriusChat!!

    Do you have AAA ?

    FYI : you're moderated until you've posted 5 times.
     
    #2 SFO, Dec 28, 2021
  3. Kaptainkid1

    Kaptainkid1 Active Member

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    As long as you have 1x SKS keyfob left. You can program a copy via Virgin SKS fob for under $100. Here is my cheap ebay replacement and I highly recommend the Value and compatibility to an OEM SKS keyfob. Works 100%.


    Has anyone bought a cheap SKS Key Fob off of ebay?
    https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?url=https://priuschat.com/threads/has-anyone-bought-a-cheap-sks-key-fob-off-of-ebay.221651/&share_tid=221651&share_fid=1171&share_type=t&link_source=app

    Has anyone bought a cheap SKS Key Fob off of ebay?

    Android ?
     
    #3 Kaptainkid1, Dec 28, 2021
  4. dolj

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    I believe s/he is saying that s/he lost the last remaining fob, so s/he is facing an no keys situation.

    I don't believe it has ever been $1000+ but if you have an incompetent tech, well who knows. I believe it will cost somewhere in the $600 - $800 ballpark to resolve an all keys lost situation that should get the car going with 2 new key fobs, if you have a dealer do the work.
     
    #4 dolj, Dec 29, 2021
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